Sneak through the water, slip past the wind.

Managing drag through the air and in the water is ultimately what makes or breaks race day when its triathlon time, and finding the right kit that can transfer from one event to the next is a little tricky. Take the Castelli Women's Free Tri Short for instance, with hydophobic Instadry Speed fabric that cuts through the water with minimal absorption, and an anatomic fit for slipping through the wind. By pairing the nearly seamless design with low profile, compacted thread Lycra, the Free Tri Shorts slide over your body for a barely there feel that helps you with speed gains wherever possible.

Castelli's triathlon-exclusive KISS Tri chamois gives you a bit of sweet relief in the shorts. Castelli designed the KISS Tri to work most effectively while your hips are rotated forward in an aero position on the bike while trimming unnecessary bulk to optimize comfort during the run and swim portions of your race. The removal of excess thickness also allowed Castelli to make the pad wider, thus moving stitching away from the more sensitive areas to avoid irritation. A liner on the front of the shorts adds support to make you more comfortable during the run.

The integrated leg grippers don't feel like they're binding your legs, as some grippers can. They hold your leg subtly, so you don't notice them as you ride, run, or swim. Castelli achieves this effect by knitting the grippers directly into the fabric at the hem, so everything lies flat and gently grips your leg without binding or creating transitional ridges to create drag by catching wind or water.

Wind-slicing shorts for dominating triathlons

Stretchy, quick-drying materials cut through water

Tri specific chamois sits out of the way when running

SnapLock fastener connects with top for seamless kit

Flat-lock stitching stays out of the way and smooth

Stash your snacks in 2 small hip pockets

Giro Air gripper holds snug but doesn't pinch

Tech SpecsSize

Tech Specs

Material

Instadry Speed

Fit

form-fitting

Chamois

Kiss Tri

Pockets

2 small hip

Leg Gripper

Giro Air

Recommended Use

triathlon

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year

Size

Castelli

Women's Cycling Apparel

XS

S

M

L

XL

Chest

31.1in

(79cm)

33.1in

(84cm)

35in

(89cm)

37in

(94cm)

39in

(99cm)

Waist

24.8in

(63cm)

26.8in

(68cm)

28.7in

(73cm)

30.7in

(78cm)

32.7in

(83cm)

Hips

34.3in

(87cm)

36.2in

(92cm)

38.2in

(97cm)

40.2in

(102cm)

42.1in

(107cm)

Inseam

29.1in

(74cm)

29.7in

(75.5cm)

30.3in

(77cm)

30.9in

(78.5cm)

31.5in

(80cm)

Note: Castelli has a "Euro" slimmer fit. We suggest ordering at least one size larger than your normal US size.

How to Measure:

For best results, take measurements over your underwear.

Chest:

Measure under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest.

Natural Waist:

Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape a bit loose.

Hip:

Measure around the fullest part of your body at the top of your legs.

Inseam:

Using pants that fit well, measure the crotch seam to the bottom of the leg.